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Scammers Drain $20,000 From Texas Woman’s Wells Fargo Account: Report

A 23-year-old Florida woman faces fraud, theft and money laundering charges after police say she helped move $20,000 taken from a 75-year-old Texas woman in a phone scam posing as Wells Fargo and the FBI. The post Scammers Drain $20,000 From Texas Woman’s Wells Fargo Account: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl .

Sep 12, 2026 · byThe Daily Hodl

Crypto Thieves Arrested After $240,000,000 Bitcoin Heist and Lavish Spree

Young scammers stole over 4,100 Bitcoin worth more than $240 million from one victim through social engineering calls, then spent millions on cars, jets and nightclubs before FBI arrests. The post Crypto Thieves Arrested After $240,000,000 Bitcoin Heist and Lavish Spree appeared first on The Daily Hodl .

Sep 9, 2026 · byThe Daily Hodl

FBI traces Bitcoin to alleged darknet opioid ring

The FBI traced Bitcoin payments linking two Florida brothers to an alleged darknet opioid network associated with 12 overdoses.

Sep 9, 2026 · byCrypto.news

How FBI Traced and Seized $560K in Crypto From Hamas’ Network

FBI agents combined blockchain analytics, human intelligence, and court orders to trace and seize more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency intended for Hamas. The operation followed funds through shared wallets, cross-chain bridges, exchanges, and stablecoin accounts. Shared Gas Wallets Expose a Wider Network Federal investigators built the seizure cases by connecting blockchain transactions with donation addresses […]

Sep 7, 2026 · byBitcoin.com News

$560K in Crypto Seized as FBI Identifies Thousands of Hamas Donors

The FBI seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency intended for Hamas through a series of court-authorized operations. Agents also took control of online infrastructure, intercepted donations, and gathered information about thousands of potential supporters. FBI Takes Control of Hamas Fundraising Network Federal investigators seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency and took control of domains and […]

Sep 6, 2026 · byBitcoin.com News

FBI Investigates Dark Web Sale of 153,000,000 Stolen American Driver’s Licenses

The FBI is probing the dark-web sale of scans from 153-170 million identity documents traced to a breach at IDScan.net. The Nexus service advertised the data before going offline after reports emerged. The post FBI Investigates Dark Web Sale of 153,000,000 Stolen American Driver’s Licenses appeared first on The Daily Hodl .

Sep 5, 2026 · byThe Daily Hodl

How FBI turned Hamas’ crypto fundraising pipeline into a law-enforcement trap

DOJ says three 2025 warrants seized more than $560,000 before captured systems enabled agents to obtain additional donations. The post How FBI turned Hamas’ crypto fundraising pipeline into a law-enforcement trap appeared first on CryptoSlate .

Sep 3, 2026 · byCryptoSlate

DOJ seizes $560K in Hamas crypto funding probe

The DOJ said the FBI seized over $560,000 in cryptocurrency and took control of domains and servers allegedly used by Hamas to collect donations.

Sep 3, 2026 · byCrypto.news

FBI Seizes $560K in Crypto Bound for Hamas, Takes Over Fundraising Sites

Agents seized digital assets, domains, and servers allegedly used by Hamas’ military wing to collect donations and recruit supporters.

Sep 2, 2026 · byDecrypt

DOJ says Hamas crypto seizures reached $560,000 as FBI took over fundraising sites

Sep 2, 2026 · byCoinDesk

Louisiana ID Firm Breached, Exposing 153 Million Driver’s Licenses: Report

A dark web service briefly sold scans of over 153 million U.S. and Canadian driver’s licenses and other IDs, traced to a suspected breach at Louisiana-based IDScan.net. The FBI’s New Orleans field office opened an investigation after the data appeared on a Russian cybercrime forum. The post Louisiana ID Firm Breached, Exposing 153 Million Driver’s Licenses: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl .

Sep 2, 2026 · byThe Daily Hodl

Startup builds AI undercover agents for FBI and law enforcement agencies

AI undercover agents could revolutionize law enforcement but raise significant ethical, legal, and privacy concerns that remain unresolved. The post Startup builds AI undercover agents for FBI and law enforcement agencies appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Sep 1, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

FBI and Australian police charge two in TeamPCP probe

Two Australian men face 14 charges after an AFP-FBI probe into alleged TeamPCP attacks that exposed more than 500,000 credentials.

Aug 31, 2026 · byCrypto.news

Crypto Laundromat Smashed: FBI and Australian Police Crush Global Cyber Syndicate

FBI and Australian Police crush a global cyber syndicate laundering millions in crypto via open-source hacks.

Aug 31, 2026 · byU.Today

'Probably a Scam': CFTC Issues Crypto ATM Warning After $388 Million Loss

CFTC warns crypto ATM transfers are ‘probably a scam’ after FBI reports a $388M crisis with a 58% spike in consumer losses.

Aug 27, 2026 · byU.Today

CFTC warns crypto ATM scams drove $388M in losses

The CFTC warned consumers about irreversible crypto ATM payments after FBI data showed over $388 million in reported 2025 losses.

Aug 27, 2026 · byCrypto.news

FBI and DOJ Disrupt Chinese Cyber Group That Hit Fed, NASA, US Senate

The Justice Department and FBI have seized the domains behind QScan and QTRouter, two platforms run by China state-sponsored hackers whose victims include NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the US Senate. Court documents identify the operators as a group called QTFY, employed by Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology Company. Court Filings Point to a Chinese Contractor The post FBI and DOJ Disrupt Chinese Cyber Group That Hit Fed, NASA, US Senate appeared first on BeInCrypto .

Aug 27, 2026 · byBeInCrypto

FBI Seizes Chinese Hacking Platforms Used to Target US Agencies

Federal authorities shut down two online tools that Chinese government-backed hackers allegedly used to attack major U.S. agencies. The platforms helped the hackers find vulnerable devices and make their attacks appear to come from other locations. FBI Takes QScan and QTRouter Offline Federal authorities disabled two interconnected hacking platforms on Aug. 26 by seizing domains […]

Aug 27, 2026 · byBitcoin.com News

FBI shuts down sprawling China-linked hacking network that scanned millions of US targets

The shutdown highlights escalating US efforts to counter state-sponsored cyber threats, potentially straining US-China relations further. The post FBI shuts down sprawling China-linked hacking network that scanned millions of US targets appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Aug 26, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

US Department of Justice and FBI seize 13 domains used by China-linked hackers targeting Americans with security clearances

The domain seizures highlight the evolving threat of AI-driven espionage tactics, emphasizing the need for enhanced counterintelligence measures. The post US Department of Justice and FBI seize 13 domains used by China-linked hackers targeting Americans with security clearances appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Aug 26, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Ex-FBI Officer is Watching Every Polymarket Trader, Says CEO Coplan

Polymarket surveillance now runs in-house. Coplan told the CFTC an ex-FBI hire tracks every trade on chain. The post Ex-FBI Officer is Watching Every Polymarket Trader, Says CEO Coplan appeared first on BeInCrypto .

Aug 20, 2026 · byBeInCrypto

FBI gets alleged $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme mastermind back after year-long Fiji escape

Prosecutors say The Crypto Program drew more than $165 million with a promised 25% monthly return. The post FBI gets alleged $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme mastermind back after year-long Fiji escape appeared first on CryptoSlate .

Aug 20, 2026 · byCryptoSlate

Coldcard theft: FBI may know 1,082 BTC attacker

Investigators traced the first Coldcard theft wave to a paid data account, but the FBI has not confirmed identifying or charging anyone.

Aug 19, 2026 · byCrypto.news

Hunting Down the Coldcard Hacker. Wave 1 Thief May Be Known to FBI

Bitcoin Magazine Hunting Down the Coldcard Hacker. Wave 1 Thief May Be Known to FBI Clay Garrett’s investigation matched the 1,082.65 BTC sweeps to a major data provider’s internal logs with “extraordinary specificity.” The coins remain unmoved. This post Hunting Down the Coldcard Hacker. Wave 1 Thief May Be Known to FBI first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt .

Aug 18, 2026 · byBitcoin Magazine